Asylum seeker’s death ruled a homicide after she was found dead in Pittsburgh bus shelter following release by ICE (opens original article in a new tab)

The death of Haitian asylum seeker Daphy Michel, who died of hypothermia three days after being released from ICE custody, was ruled a homicide. Medical examiners indicated her death resulted from another individual's actions, while ICE ended its policy of reporting detainee deaths within 30 days of release. Michel's family plans to sue ICE, citing her untreated mental health issues and lack of proper support after release.

• Asylum seeker Daphy Michel died of hypothermia three days after being released from ICE custody in Pittsburgh
• Medical examiner ruled the death a homicide, indicating another individual's actions contributed to her demise
• ICE ended reporting deaths of detainees within 30 days of release, ending a 2021 Biden-era policy
• Michel had untreated mental health issues and faced language barriers at the time of release
• Family attorney expects lawsuit against ICE for her death